Technical reference index for the Durant family of cars: Durant, Star, Rugby, Flint, DeVaux, Frontenac, Locomobile and Dort. Everything below is hosted on this site. PDFs and scanned charts open in a new tab.
On this page: Model Reference · Car Data · Interchangeable Parts and Cross-Reference · Repair and Restoration Articles · Serial Numbers · Fuel System · Factory Correspondence · Lubrication · Electrical Specifications · Tune-up · AEA Tune-up Charts · Brake Specifications · Modern Improvements · Reproduction Parts · Digital Library and Parts Lists · Technical Help
Model Reference
- Model Reference: history, specifications, prices, literature and known cars for every make
- Identifying Your Durant Family Car
- Engines
Car Data
- 1929 Durant Model 60 Specifications (PDF version)
- Production Totals
- Axles by Make and Model (PDF)
- W5 Specification Chart (PDF)
- Paint Colors 1929-32 (PDF)
- Gray-Green, the 1926-29 engine color
Interchangeable Parts and Cross-Reference
- Interchangeable Parts, Chilton Multi-Guide pages
- Carburetor Conversion
- Motor Gasket Cross-Reference, donated by Jan Arnett
Repair and Restoration Articles
- Bumper Bolt Diagram (PDF)
- Clearance Standards (PDF)
- Cylinder Head Torque Sequence (PDF)
- D40 King Pin (PDF)
- Four-Speed Transmission Overhaul (MoToR, January 1930)
- Flywheel Ring Gear (PDF)
- Front End Alignment
- Gabriel Snubber Repair and Adjustment (PDF)
- Head Gasket Part Numbers (PDF); see also Victor Head Gasket Part Numbers (1936)
- How to Change a Split Rim Tire (video)
- How to Rebuild a Water Pump (PDF)
- Install Differential Pinion Seal (PDF)
- Rear Axle 1930-31 (PDF)
- Rear Axle Rebuild Data (PDF)
- Rebuild a 4-Speed Transmission (PDF)
- Running Board Bolts (PDF); see also Running Board Restoration
- Snubber Restoration (PDF)
- Spicer Universal Joint Cap Screw Seat
- Star Hand Tools
- U-Joint Restoration, Spicer joint (PDF)
- Warner Steering Gear (PDF)
- Wheel Puller, how to make and use one
Serial Numbers
- Durant, Star Autos, Star Trucks, Rugby, Flint, DeVaux, Frontenac, Continental engines
- Early Durant Serial Numbers, 1921-1926 by plant
- Rugby, Flint, DeVaux and Frontenac Serial Numbers, 1990 article
Fuel System
- Factory Carburetor Specifications, 1928-1930
- New Zenith Carburetor Information, Zenith Replacement Carburetors, Zenith Replacement Carburetor Chart (PDF), Zenith Model 68 Tests (PDF)
- Zenith Model 68 and Zenith Model 267 at Zenith Fuel Systems
- Tillotson SP Type Carburetor Service Instructions
- Stromberg Carburetor Technical Information, donated by Jan Arnett
- Index, carburetor listing by make
- Parts list: standard settings, parts list, kits for Durant, kits for Star
- Standard clearances covering most areas, page 1, page 2
- Fuel Pump, including the AC Fuel Pump Service Hints (PDF)
- Gas Line Screens
- Gas Caps
- How to Repair a Vacuum Tank
- Carter Carburetor Manual, models BB1, 245S and 289S, 1934 revised 1949 (PDF, 16 MB)
- New Zenith Carburetor: First Impressions
- Vacuum Tank Data
- Stewart Vacuum Tank Instruction Book (PDF)
- Carburetor Conversion, Stromberg code conversion list and automotive index (see Interchangeable Parts and Cross-Reference above)
Factory Correspondence
- Service Bulletins
- Company Correspondence
- Sales Bulletins
- Dealer Documents
Lubrication
- 1925 Star Model F Lubrication Chart (PDF)
- Lubrication: lubrication chart, recommended oil 1931 chart, oil pressure, API service ratings and 600wt oil
- Lubrication Chart (PDF) and Recommended Oil, 1931 chart
Electrical Specifications
- Electrical Specs, Auto-Lite part numbers by engine and model
- Wiring Diagrams, large scans that open in a new tab
- Dort: 1921-22 four, 1923 four, 1923 six, 1924 six
- Durant: 1922-24 four, 1925 four, 1929 Model 60, 14L engine, 1930 Model 6-14, 1931 Models 612 and 614
- Flint: 1924 six, 1926 six, 1926 E-80 six, 1926 Junior six, 1927 six, 1927 Junior six
- Locomobile: 1923 six, 1925 eight, 1927 six
- Star: 1922-23 four, Model F, 1925 four, Model F, 1926 six, 1927 four, W5, 1927 six, 14L, 1929 four, W5 (PDF)
- Mazda Lamp Chart, Headlight Lens Sizes, Starter Motor Chart
- Auto-Lite Equipment Lists (PDF)
Tune-up
- 1928-32 Durant Ignition Tune-up Parts
- Tune-Up: 1929 Model 60 specifications, valve timing, 1928-30 motor tune-up, ignition timing 1928-32 and the spark plug chart
- Distributor Timing, four-cylinder, from the 1924 Star repair manual: page 1, page 2
- Parts and Services (PDF)
AEA Tune-up Charts
Brake Specifications
Bendix mechanical brakes were used through 1929 and Steeldraulic brakes on the 1930 and 1931 models.
- Brake Cross-Shaft Diagram, Model 40 (PDF)
- Bendix: Three Shoe Brakes, Three Shoe full manual (PDF), Duo-Servo, Adjustment page 1, page 2, How to Adjust Star Brakes (PDF)
- Steeldraulic: Adjustments, Specifications page 1, page 2, Adjustments Simplified (PDF)
Modern Improvements
- Timing Chain and 1928 Durant Model D75 Differential rebuild and upgrade (PDF)
- Modern Shocks: Tube Shocks #1, Tube Shocks #2, Shocks for a Model 60
- D65 With Modern Parts, electric water pump, motor mounts and alternator
- Modern seal upgrade, 1925 Flint H-40 Transmission, Install Differential Pinion Seal (PDF), Modern Axle Seal (PDF), Modern Rear Axle Grease Seals (PDF)
- Modern Steering Damper and Updating the Steering Sector Seal
- Modern Fuel Pump and Owner Designed Air Filters
- Throw-out Bearing Rebuild (PDF) and Modern Oil Filters
- Modern Electronic Ignition Conversion
- Floorboard Replacement
- 14L Fan Hub Upgrade
Reproduction Parts
- Reproduction Parts
- Vintage and Classic Reproductions: Durant parts, Rugby parts
- Olson’s Gaskets, NOS and custom-made gaskets
- Custom-made Leather Fan Belts (the supplier’s site went offline in 2026; this opens the last archived copy)
- Step Plates, Wire Wheels, Kick Plates and Rugby Plaques
Digital Library and Parts Lists
- Durant Digital Library, scanned repair manuals, instruction manuals and parts books
- Dort Parts Price List, Models 4, 5, 5-A, 6, 9, 29, 8 and 11: the complete 70-page booklet is in the Durant Digital Library under Dort (members’ password)
- Durant Maintenance Service Plan, 1925
- Durant Glass Dimensions, 1928-1931 (PDF): windshield, door, quarter and back glass sizes with pattern numbers for 1928 Models M-2 (also the 1928 Star four), D-55, D-65 and D-75; 1929 Models M-2/M-4, 40, 55, 60, 65, 66, 70 and 75; 1930 Models 63, 614 and 617; and 1931 Models 407, 610, 612, 614 and 619. Covers roadster, touring, coupe, cabriolet, coach, sedan and brougham bodies.
- Durant and Star Repair Parts 1929
- 1929 Model 40 Repair Manual, full manual (PDF), created by Curtis Smith
- 1929 Model 60 Owner’s Manual (PDF)
- 1929 Durant Model 60, license data and shipping weights
- Rugby Repair Manual 1924, Spanish version (PDF)
- 1930 Continental Service Manual (PDF)
Technical Help
- Durant factories and dealers (history, on the Special Interest page)
- Technical Advisors, club members who can answer questions on each make
- Links, registries, historical references and museums
- Metric Conversion Tool (external site)